Suspension Noise Problems of Ford Fusion

Two issues: while driving error message maintenance power steering now came on. Automatic steering went. Twice again after the mechanic reset it. Extremely difficult to turn. Could be extremely dangerous. I took the car to the local dealer, (walker Ford, clearwater, FL) and although there is a recall it doesn't apply to my vehicle. Very expensive to fix, in the $2000 range. The other problem which is the first reason we went to the mechanic. The front end has been making noises, creaking and crunching when making turns or cold. That issue needs control arm replaced which is connected to the subframe very costly. I have seen both these issued addressed in numerous complaints online. Front suspension control arm problem of the 2012 Ford Fusion 2 failure date: 03/02/2019 this below is what happened in detail. The low tire pressure light came on inside the dash as I was driving so I drove about to get air. After I put air in the tire,started the car and immediately got a warning that power steering needed servicing. Then got another warning that advance track needed servicing. All happened at the same time and the power steering was completely gone out. Controlling rack needs replacing. 2000 the service dept said the gear inside the power steering rack has gone bad and the control arms it sits on has worn out the gear therefore needing front lower control arms costing $1500.

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When driving, warning lights came on and said that steering assist failure pull over safely. The power steering clearly went out and the wheel was significantly heavier. Luckily I had enough space on the road, and the strength to move the wheel. After doing so, I turned the car off then back on to see if it would clear, then it said the service advancetrac, and steering loss stop safely twice as it starts up, and no power steering. Vehicle is at in the 83,000 miles round about. Waiting for my appointment at Ford to run a $150 diagnostic so the can tell me the epas is out which I was reading about in the manual, when I was look for the power steering fluid which I was looking for during the onset of the problem to check, and couldn't find. Vehicle was in motion, turning on a bend in the high way. Speed was roughly 30 mph. On a separate note, the right suspension/spring thing, makes a clinking sound at slow speeds when turning or tuning the wheel. Has been happening for about 6 months before I figured out the source of the noise. I haven't brought it up to Ford service dept yet.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was being diagnosed, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was in need of major repair. The diagnostic produced failure codes: (dtcs) and (p07aen and 0415) regarding the control arms in the lower suspension. The mechanic informed the contact that the front suspension arms right and left needed to be replaced as soon as possible. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the vehicle was making a loud roaring and clicking noise. The contact no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 89,700.

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Squeaking noise coming from front axle (mostly on driver side) while driving and turning; sounds the most when outside temperature is higher (not so loud on cool days). Took it to dealer that sold the car (today 04/25/2016) to have suspension and power steering checked. I see online there are recalls on some Ford Fusion power steering? my VIN is not listed.

Noticed a noise in right front quadrant while slowly driving through local parking lot. Noise appeared have a "rotating' component. Suspected a cv joint failure. Dealer determined a failure in lower ball joint. Design requires replacement of lower control arm assembly. Recommended replacing both lower control arms. Cost to me is $750. 00. Dealer rep's stated that failure is the result of absence of grease fittings in suspension assemblies. Oem replacements may not have grease fittings either.